Elgin Baylor is in that ultra-elite category of players his size who did it all. West, Robertson, and Baylor could shoot, drive, play defense, pass, and rebound every night on — God forbid — back-to-back-to-back games.

What is Elgin Baylor known for?

Elgin Gay Baylor (September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and executive. He played 14 seasons as a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, appearing in eight NBA Finals.

What made Elgin Baylor so good?

He averaged 27.4 points per game for his career, best ever for a forward and third highest all-time behind Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. Baylor scored 71 points in a game, the only forward to get more than 65. He scored 61 in a playoff game, still a Finals record.